Georgia's Clayton County Public Library System Offers Virtual Skilled Trades Job Training
The Clayton County Library System sought training materials to help patrons prepare for careers in the skilled trades—especially in fields where a skills shortage existed locally.
Recognizing this shortage of skilled workers, Clayton County Library System staff began researching training programs that the library could leverage to help the community. Discovering Interplay Learning laid the ground work for a perfect combination of a broad course catalog, state-of-the-art training modules, and a variety of 3D and VR simulations.
Key Successes
- Launched the first-ever virtual skilled trades
training program in a public library - Offered free skilled trades training featuring
virtual reality (VR) and 3D simulations - Partnered with local trades businesses to
address the growing skills gap issue - Reimagined the role of a library within a
community
